use a branch instead of cutting a tree [this one had fallen in the back yard]

old lamps turned into candle holders[cut the cords and paint for your color theme]we chose ginger jar shapes but you could use any shape/style you like

paper whites planted in vintage milk glass purchased from thrift shopsmake a great impact [you can re-plant the bulbs outside for next year]

embroidery hoops get a new life by turning them into a graphic art display [we used old scraps of wallpaper, remnant fabric, newspaper andsome funky old owls painted black]

recycled birch bark makes festive trees.

this amazing citroen car is surrounded by wood slices cut into 2" thick roundsfrom a fallen tree [we used the smaller ones to prop up owls and giveheight to candle holders inside]

...this seemed so appropriate to show

again, we love using vintage and found objects

for Christmas decor. ENJOY!

original post 12/5/08

"this year we went green which to us means using what we've got, recycling, re-purposing and re-doing.the items purchased were chosen for their sustainability andeco friendliness we felt good shopping at thrift shops that support the community in many ways from women andchildren of domestic abuse to the homeless, the money spentgoes to help those people in need. have fun and keep an openmind you may be surprised at the outcome!"